Evaluation and Development of Ultrasound Imaging Methods in Veterinary Clinic
Vehanen, Emmi (2018)
2018
Biotekniikka
Teknis-luonnontieteellinen tiedekunta – Faculty of Natural Sciences
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2018-08-15
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The aim of this Master’s Thesis was to evaluate and develope ultrasound imaging methods in veterinary clinics. Ultrasound is a beneficial imaging method in many ways and it is widely used in the field of veterinary medicine.
In the literature part of this thesis, ultrasound imaging principles; properties of ultrasound, ultrasound device and transducer, beam properties and resolution, imaging modes and quality assurance are studied. In addition, chapter 3 reviews the animal ultrasound specifically; preparation before ultrasound examinations, examination procedure, device and transducer, applications and image quality.
The actual research phase of this thesis is formed from an internet-based questionnaire that was sent to veterinary clinics across Finland. The questionnaire consisted of 11 questions. The questions were composed so that they would give as much information as possible from the ultrasound imaging methods in veterinary clinics. Some of the questions were open-ended, so veterinarians had a possibility to freely tell their opinion.
Based on the answers, almost every veterinary clinic is using ultrasound. It is used for several different applications and 75% of the respondents used ultrasound for at least for one of fifteen patients. However, the questionnaire’s answers revealed several deficiencies and challenges that could be improved. The most important developmental objects are associate with insufficient education, quality assurance, societal pressure and preparation instructions.
In the literature part of this thesis, ultrasound imaging principles; properties of ultrasound, ultrasound device and transducer, beam properties and resolution, imaging modes and quality assurance are studied. In addition, chapter 3 reviews the animal ultrasound specifically; preparation before ultrasound examinations, examination procedure, device and transducer, applications and image quality.
The actual research phase of this thesis is formed from an internet-based questionnaire that was sent to veterinary clinics across Finland. The questionnaire consisted of 11 questions. The questions were composed so that they would give as much information as possible from the ultrasound imaging methods in veterinary clinics. Some of the questions were open-ended, so veterinarians had a possibility to freely tell their opinion.
Based on the answers, almost every veterinary clinic is using ultrasound. It is used for several different applications and 75% of the respondents used ultrasound for at least for one of fifteen patients. However, the questionnaire’s answers revealed several deficiencies and challenges that could be improved. The most important developmental objects are associate with insufficient education, quality assurance, societal pressure and preparation instructions.